Centranthus trinervis

Centranthus trinervis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Dipsacales
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Genus: Centranthus
Species: C. trinervis
Binomial name
Centranthus trinervis
(Viv.) Béguinot

Centranthus trinervis is a species of plant in the Caprifoliaceae family. It is endemic to Corsica, France where there is a single sub-population of which the only 140 of the individual plants remain. The common name of the plant is Centranthe À Trois Nervures in French. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is currently threatened by habitat loss.

It is considered by IUCN as one of the 50 most endangered species of the Mediterranean area.[2]

Sources

  1. Buord, S. & Gigot, G. (2011). "Centranthus trinervis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  2. "Centranthus trinervis". Top 50 Campaign Mediterranean Island Plants.


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